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‘Chain Reactions’ Trailer Drops as Texas Chain Saw Massacre Doc Sets September Theatrical Launch

Dark Sky Films releases a trailer ahead of a September theatrical rollout for Alexandre O. Philippe’s cinema-essay on Tobe Hooper’s horror landmark.

Overview

  • Dark Sky Films unveiled the official trailer for Chain Reactions, a feature documentary from filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe.
  • The film opens in New York and Los Angeles on September 19, with a wider U.S. expansion beginning September 26.
  • Interviews feature Stephen King, Takashi Miike, Patton Oswalt, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and Karyn Kusama reflecting on the 1974 classic’s influence.
  • The documentary uses a cinema-essay structure that mixes contemporary footage with never-before-seen outtakes and formats including 16mm, 35mm, VHS, and digital.
  • Chain Reactions premiered at the 2024 Venice Film Festival and has screened at festivals including Sitges, BFI London, Telluride, San Francisco, Fantastic Fest, Beyond Fest, and Karlovy Vary.